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BJ10 FUP

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 FUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 87,364 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service overdue light is On

Fail 29 Sep 2025 87,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Both Sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service overdue light is On

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service Overdue light is On

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has damage to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service Overdue light is On

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 80,886 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 80,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 77,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BJ10 FUP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ10 FUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ10 FUP registered?

BJ10 FUP is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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